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Birthdate: April 1, 1815
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Schönhausen, Germany
Died: July 30, 1898
Otto von Bismarck was a renowned Prussian statesman and diplomat revered as the Iron Chancellor for his pragmatic Realpolitik strategies. He ascended in Prussian politics during King Wilhelm I’s reign, assuming key roles such as ambassador to Russia and France, member of the Prussian parliament, and minister president and foreign minister of Prussia. Bismarck orchestrated Prussia’s successful military campaigns against Denmark, Austria, and France, leading to the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. Additionally, he introduced significant domestic policies, including the establishment of a welfare system, while also navigating contentious relationships with the Catholic Church and socialist factions.
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